So strange (newlywed reflections)...

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when you really realize that your new husband is actually your closest family member.

I was at a family wedding this weekend and the photographer took a picture of the entire extended family. She wanted to group the smaller immediate families together within the big picture so she said, "Everyone take a step toward your immediate, closest relative."

I was standing between my (single) mom and my husband. Both of them stepped toward me. I stepped toward my husband.

It was a weird moment. That was the first time in my life that my mom did not fit that description. It must have been weird for her as well.

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Oh yes, I understand what you mean. That's the way it should be though Not that you love your mom any less than you did before but once you commit to a life with someone, they SHOULD be your priority.

I'm was always pretty close with my mom. When I moved away from home, started dating my now hubby & even right after we were married, I still was a bit homesick for "home" & my parents. As the years have passed, that feeling has long since waned. Now I know I'm "home" with my husband & kids & it's a nice, peaceful feeling.

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Oh yes, I understand what you mean. That's the way it should be though Not that you love your mom any less than you did before but once you commit to a life with someone, they SHOULD be your priority.

I'm was always pretty close with my mom. When I moved away from home, started dating my now hubby & even right after we were married, I still was a bit homesick for "home" & my parents. As the years have passed, that feeling has long since waned. Now I know I'm "home" with my husband & kids & it's a nice, peaceful feeling.

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Yes - I remember that feeling... it took a while but it's sad when you eventually do feel like a guest in your parent's home. It's not your home anymore... ugh - I am so melancholy since Christmas is over. Sniff. I think I am sleep deprived! This thread is making me sad.:s

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Yes - I remember that feeling... it took a while but it's sad when you eventually do feel like a guest in your parent's home. It's not your home anymore... ugh - I am so melancholy since Christmas is over. Sniff. I think I am sleep deprived! This thread is making me sad.:s

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Very true...Aw, don't be sad It happens to all of us old married women

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when you really realize that your new husband is actually your closest family member.

I was at a family wedding this weekend and the photographer took a picture of the entire extended family. She wanted to group the smaller immediate families together within the big picture so she said, "Everyone take a step toward your immediate, closest relative."

I was standing between my (single) mom and my husband. Both of them stepped toward me. I stepped toward my husband.

It was a weird moment. That was the first time in my life that my mom did not fit that description. It must have been weird for her as well.

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That makes me sad too!! I'm getting married in July and I can't wait to spend my life with my fiancee but it was sad on Christmas realizing it was my last time waking up in my parents house!!

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I didn't feel so attached to my husband and until I had our daughter, after which, I really started feeling that we were a family, so of like we're always going to be together feeling. What's so ironic is that my daughter whose a little over two wants us to be together all the time, even when we're going to the bathroom She will say, "all together, hold hands." So cute...makes me tear up every time.

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when you really realize that your new husband is actually your closest family member.

I was at a family wedding this weekend and the photographer took a picture of the entire extended family. She wanted to group the smaller immediate families together within the big picture so she said, "Everyone take a step toward your immediate, closest relative."

I was standing between my (single) mom and my husband. Both of them stepped toward me. I stepped toward my husband.

It was a weird moment. That was the first time in my life that my mom did not fit that description. It must have been weird for her as well.

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Reading this brought tears to my eyes cause this is what it really means to get married IMO.